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Astro recently launched the 4K Ultra Box, which bring 4K resolution TV content to Malaysian households, along with a host of other features. Essentially, the new 4K Ultra Box modernises the TV-watching experience for Malaysians with features like cloud-based video recording, as well as video-on-demand content.
To add to the appeal, existing Astro customers can also switch to the Ultra Box at no cost, so long as their current subscriptions are for RM100/month and above. Installation is a pretty straight-forward process, too. A hybrid setup means that the existing cables and satellite dish is maintained, but with an added receiver unit that's attached.
So once you're all set up and ready to go, how you truly make the most out of your Ultra Box? Here are a few tips to get you started.
1. Switch to 4K UHD
On the Astro Ultra, you have three channels where you can access 4K content: CH780 for live UHD TV, and two Astro Best video-on-demand channels. On CH780, you can watch movies, documentaries, and even Premier League football matches-at 4 times the clarity of standard HD resolution that you'd normally get.
A higher resolution, of course, means more pixels within the picture. That translates to a crisper
image with more detail, which adds to a better viewing experience overall. Some of the titles include Forrest Gump, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, and of course, selected headlining Premier League football matches during the weekend.
2. Cloud Recording-you'll never miss important football matches again
Many of us have gravitated towards on-demand platforms due to the convenience of being able to watch a program at any given time. Part of the allure of the new Astro Ultra Box is the added feature of Cloud Recording, which allows you to record and store content in the Cloud.
Previously, the ability to record programmes was available with Astro PVR, but you were limited by the size of your harddrive, as well as the fact that the content was stored in one physical location. With Cloud Recording, you have up to 200 hours of HD recording that comes with your subscription-or, you can upgrade to 400 hours of HD recording or 1,500 hours of HD recording for RM12 and RM15 per month respectively.
This features will come in handy for sports fans, in particular. For many of us, missing a weekend football match can utterly ruin a day, and it can be hard to find a replay of the same sporting event. Searching for replays online can also lead to spoilers-try Googling for "Manchester United vs Manchester City", and the first result would be the score.
Instead, you can access your Astro Ultra Box at your convenience, and replay the important matches at any time. Hint: remember to turn off your smartphone's notifications if you want to avoid any spoilers.
3. And if you're on-the-go, Astro GO works in tandem with Ultra Box
For many of us, it can be hard to find the time to sit down in front of actual TV. Astro's app, Astro GO, allows you to access the same library of content on multiple devices. And it works seamlessly across multiple devices, which means that you can record programmes on your Ultra Box, and rewatch it on your smartphone.
Compatibility extends across web browsers, as well as iOS and Android devices, and there is a vast range of content for you to enjoy at any time. This, conversely, also means that you can set for certain programmes to be recorded on your smartphone, and open up your Ultra Box at home to access the cloud-based content.
4. Use Play From Start to avoid missing opening scenes
We've all been there. Flipping through channels, you discover a great show that you want to watch. But there's one problem: the episode is already midway through. Thanks to new technology, you can now "Play From Start" whenever a programme is live, which means that you can watch the episode from the beginning-even if you didn't set the programme to be recorded.
That's complemented by the new Search function, which lets you discover content in a more efficient way. Like many modern on-demand services, you can type in titles, actors, directors, or even channel names to find movies or shows to your liking. This library of content, which is made up of 50,000 videos, can be accessed at any time. Of course, you can access this on your Astro GO app as well.
5. Use the revamped Home Screen to better organise your content
The Astro Ultra Box also features a new Home Screen, which allows for a more organised look at your content. There are lists for favourites, most-watched programmes, and even "soon-to-be favourites". Anyone who takes watching TV seriously knows that it can be hard to keep track of multiple programmes at the same time-so utilising the new Home Screen and customising it to your needs is ideal.
A big upgrade for free
If you're on an Astro subscription plan that is RM100 and above per month, Astro will install the Ultra Box for free. Meanwhile, subscribers with plans for less than RM100 will only need to pay an installation fee of RM199. New users who subscribe to a monthly pack at RM100 and above will have to pay RM99, or RM199 for monthly packs that are less than RM100.
Essentially, the Astro's Ultra Box package offers more beyond simply 4K UHD content. You get a whole new interface, as well as cloud-based recordings that work across multiple devices. And the subtle upgrades, such as Play From Start, make the experience a hugely improved one.
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